Digital Manufacturing Transformation Trends

Global manufacturing - digital transformation trends 2022

Manufacturing remains an ultra-competitive environment requiring constant innovation enabled by digitalization

Today, manufacturers face mounting pressure from new entrants, increased globalization, rising sustainability demands and the challenge of post-pandemic recovery - forcing the need for increased innovation, agility and resilience driven by digital transformation. In this highly competitive environment, constant innovation is vital.

To help our customers achieve their digital goals, Fujitsu partnered with independent research and advisory firm DataDriven to survey 208 ICT leaders across 17 countries to gain insight into their thoughts and attitudes towards digital transformation in manufacturing.

Our report findings make interesting reading:

• Cybersecurity was rated as the most important ICT area by almost 75% of respondents and the number 1 strategic challenge by almost 68%.
• Strengthening customer relationships was advised as the main motivator behind implementing DX initiatives for over 72% of respondents with 68% also citing building trust.
• Business resilienceis now a key strategic priority with over 67% of respondents advising plans to diversify their supply chain and manufacturing facilities due to COVID-19.
• Factory automation applications are considered a priority manufacturing investment with 76.8% of respondents advising plans to make significant, major or some investment in the next 12 months.
• Ecosystems and new digital technologies are considered an important strategic theme by up to 78% of respondents.
• Employee experience and sustainability are a top priority for manufacturing leaders with 60% citing improving sustainability as a vital business priority and 90% citing monitoring the end-user experience.
• Customers and consulting providers are viewed as highly important to digital transformation outcomes by 93% of respondents.